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Patent GB-190103627-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Presses for Wearing Apparel, Linen and the like.
Inventor: WATTS JOHN ROBERT
Filed: 1901-02-20
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 3627. Watts, J. R. Feb. 20. Linen presses; presses.-Relates to appliances for pressing linen and garments. The pressure is effected between two boards B, T, Fig. 2, by wing- nuts W applied to bolts C attached to the lower board B. The bolts C may be made in one with the cross-strips R, as shown in Fig. 3. The upper board T is provided with slots which engage the bolts C, the slots being of such a length that the board T may be moved away without the previous removal of the nuts W.
Patent GB-190104985-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Type Making Machines.
Inventor: NUERNBERGER PHILIP GEORGE
Filed: 1901-03-08
Granted: 1901-04-13
Abstract: 4985. Nuernberger, P. G. Sept. 12, A.D. 1900, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Type machine in which a plurality of type slugs or bodies are made simultaneously. Fig. 3 shows a sectional elevation of the slug casting and cutting arrangement which is to be fixed on the framework of the machine, Fig. 5 a plan of the mould portion of the structure, and Figs. 11 and 12, respectively, the casting and the finished slugs. The mould cavity a is formed in blocks 4 fixed on a plate 1 between flanges 2, 3 by screws 5, 6,7. Pieces 9, 10 are placed between the blocks 4, and are spaced apart so as to form the connecting-web x<2> of the casting X, which casting comprises the two bodies or slugs x. The end of a plunger C<4>, having a blade of the same shape as the mould cavity, forms the underside of the mould, and also serves to eject the casting. The plunger is carried by a head D reciprocated by well-known means. The metal is injected from the nozzle of a metal pot through an opening 8 in the flange 2. The mould cavity is covered by the reciprocating head E, on the forward end of which is a bifurcated gripper finger 13 carried by a rectangnlar slide 14, guided by a block e fixed to the head E and held down by a plate 15. The front end of the head E is also bifurcated, so that the two parts x oE the casting are gripped between the finger 13 and the end of the head E. A spring 17 presses the gripper slide to the left to grip the slugs. When the head E is in its rearward position, to the left of Fig. 3, the casting is lifted by the plunger C<4> into the space between the finger 13 and the end of the head, the finger 13 being held away from the head at this time by a stop rod 19 on the slide 14. As the head E moves to the right, to the position shown in Fig. 3, a cutting-edge formed on a projection 12 of the piece 10 removes the web x' connecting the two slugs x, and a cutter a<1> cuts off the spruce x<1>. The two slugs are carried over slots 27 in a piece G, and are pressed down into these slots by the punches 26 on a plunger F (shown separately in Fig. 9), mounted to slide vertically in the head E, and operated by known means. The ends of the slots are provided with cutters 28 for cutting the nicks in the ends of the slugs x. A recess 11 and chute 22 carry away the webs removed by the cutter 12, and a projection 29 on the plunger F ensures their passage into the chute 22.
Patent GB-190105636-A (GB)
Title: A Nailless Horse Shoe
Inventor: JELLY FRANCIS JOHN
Filed: 1901-03-18
Granted: 1901-09-07
Abstract: 5636. Jelly, F. J., and Gazzard, J. J. March 18. Fixing; hoof-pads. -The shoe proper D consists of a pad of rubber mixture. The under surface is ribbed except for a narrow plain margin. A deep groove or slit is formed in the edge of the shoe or pad for the reception of the flange E of the metal frame A, which serves to attach the shoe to the hoof. This flange has cross slots to allow for expansion. The frame has a section hinged at B and provided with a staple for the catch C.
Patent GB-190107698-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Centrifugal and Inertia Governors.
Filed: 1901-04-15
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 7698. Lindley, H., and Galloways, Ltd. April 15. Eccentrics. - An inertia and centrifugal governor is described in which the variable-throw eccentric f is mounted fast on the pivot c of the weighted lever d by which it is adjusted.
Patent GB-190108888-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Compressing Air and other Fluids
Filed: 1901-04-30
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 8888. Lake, H. H., [Rand Drill Co.]. April 30. Pumping engines; crossheads; crosshead guides.- Two steam cylinders 2 are connected directly with a high and a low pressure air - compressing cylinder respectively by piston-rods 9 and a crosshead 8. The crosshead has a lateral pin 15 to which the connecting-rod 14 is connected. The piston-rods 7 may be disconnected from the crosshead so that the apparatus may be used as a steam engine, or the piston-rods 7 may be disconnected and the compressor driven by a belt on the flywheel. The crosshead is prevented from twisting by longitudinal grooves which slide on ribs on the slipper 17.
Patent GB-190125806-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Garment Holder or Hanger and Trousers Stretcher.
Inventor: WALTER AGNES BERTHA
Filed: 1901-12-19
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 25,806. Walter, A. B. Dec. 19. Suspenders for articles of dress; trouser creasers; trouser stretchers.-The appliance is preferably made of wire, and has a bow-shaped part a, Figs. 1 and 2, on which a coat and waistcoat can be hung, and two pairs of spring pieces c, c<1> for stretching and creasing trousers. The members of each pair of spring pieces c, c<1> are pressed towards each other, and then each pair is inserted in one leg f of the trousers and allowed to expand. The spring pieces may be clamped together by a screw e. The appliance is hung up by a hook b.
Patent GB-190200186-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Furnaces for Gas Retorts and the like.
Inventor: WADDELL ALEXANDER
Filed: 1902-01-03
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 186. Waddell, A., and Waddell, F. Jan. 3. Gas-producers.-A furnace in which fuel is burned with an insufficient supply of air is combined with gas retorts in one setting. The combustible gases issuing from the furnace P pass through openings to a combustion chamber C, where they are burned by a secondary supply of air, which has passed upwards through a series of zig-zag passages S, s, and been heated by the waste gases passing downwards through the passages W. The hot products of combustion pass round the retorts R, and away by the passages W to the chimney. The passages W, S may be shaped as shown, with communicating openings for the different levels at alternate ends. These communicating openings are shown on the right side of Fig. 1. In modifications, the passages are formed of circular, elliptical, or other shapes. The coke produced in the retorts R is discharged into the furnace P, by means of a folding hopper I<1>, which is hinged at L', is counterbalanced by weights N', and can be placed in the position shown in black lines, or folded out of the way of the furnace door, as shown in dotted lines. A modified form of folding hopper is illustrated. The furnace door is hinged so as to open in the plane of the face of the doorway. A wedge secures it in position when closed.
Patent GB-190202939-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Control System for Elevators.
Inventor: JONES BENJAMIN NEEDHAM
Filed: 1902-02-05
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 2939. Jones, B. N. Feb. 5. Motors, controlling. - Relates to automatic electric devices by which the cage can be moved to any landing either by pressing a button at that landing, or by pressing a corresponding one in the cage; one circuit having been established, the others are automatically made inoperative. Fig. 1 shows a plan of the controlling- apparatus, and Fig. 2 the automatic locking - apparatus. Each floor relay a<1>, a<2>, a<3>, a<4> consists of a solenoid, to the core of which a contact A' is fixed. When the magnet is energized by the closing of a push-button circuit, the core rises and the contacts B<1> are connected to close the control circuit. In this circuit is a solenoid C which has attached to its core a notched bar C'. When the magnet C is not in action, the notches are opposite to pins C<5>, C<6> on the cores of the relay magnet, which are thus free to rise. When energized, however, the bar is moved against a spring c<3> so that the notches and pins no longer register, with the result that all but one of the relays are looked in the operative position. The arm G is operated by a magnet G<1> which, when energized, causes the arm to move from the position shown, in which the full resistance is in, to the left to cut out the resistance gradually. In the circuit of the magnet G' is a switch D<3> which, when the arm G reaches its extreme position on the left, is struck and opened by a pin D', thus opening the circuit of the magnet G'. The arm G is prevented from at once returning to its initial position by engagement with a catch D<5>. The circuit-breaker relay I is mounted above the catch, and, when the lift is in motion, its core is raised, leaving the catch free to act. When the circuit is broken, the relay falls upon the tail of the catch D<5>, releasing it and allowing the arm G to return to its initial position. To prevent the lift from being started, except when the arm G is in the position shown, contacts jl, j in the controlling and push-button circuits respectively are provided. As soon as the arm starts, the circuits through these contacts are broken, but that of the controlling-circuit is simultaneously made again through contacts m, m<1>. The cage is fitted with an emergency push-button, by means of which the occupant of the cage can, at any time, re-start it for any desired landing. The starting of the motor is automatically prevented in the event of the load being in excess. A wiring diagram of the circuits employed to effect the objects of the invention is given in the Specification.
Patent GB-190212698-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water-gauges for Boilers.
Inventor: SHALLOW EDWARD FRANCIS
Filed: 1902-06-03
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 12,698. Shallow, E. F. June 3. Gauge-glass fittings.-A valve d<4>, which closes automatically on the breakage of the gauge glass, is arranged as shown in each fitting of the gauge, between the hand-operated cut-off valve C and the glass connection. The valve is normally kept open by the pressure of the steam or water acting on its larger front face, but closes by the pressure acting behind it when the glass breaks. The spindle has an external hand button d' and a stop d<6> to limit its movement.
Patent GB-190214997-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Horse Shoes and in Interchangeable Cogs for same
Inventor: SMALL MATTHEW
Filed: 1902-07-05
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 14,997. Small, M., [Thomas, G. J.]. July 5. Calks.-Horse-shoes are fitted with interchangeable cogs. The shoes are made with dovetailed recesses for the reception of corresponding projections on the cogs B, B<1>, B', which are securely held by the pins a<2>, a<3>, a<4> driven through the shoe and the dovetails. In modifications, the shoe may carry the dovetailed projections, or the cogs may have knife-edges for use in frosty weather. According to the Provisional Specification, the dovetails may be tapered.
Patent GB-190226129-A (GB)
Title: Improved Emergency Ladder.
Inventor: SCHWARZ HEINRICH
Filed: 1902-11-27
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 26,129. Schwarz, H., and Schwarz, A. Nov.27. Ladders.-A chain, rope, or other flexible ladder is wound on a reel or drum a at the top of the building, and can be let down to the ground to provide a means of escape from the windows in case of fire or other emergency. The foot of the ladder is attached to a hooked strut e, and the ladder is maintained in tension away from the wall by right and left handed screws g, g<1> connected by a screwed coupling The winding- shaft may carry several reels, and may be operated from any of the floors by toothed gearing c, a vertical shaft, and cranks, springs, steam, or other power or gearing.
Patent GB-190300287-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Folding or Collapsible Boxes of Cardboard or the like.
Filed: 1903-01-06
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 287. Buckton, A. R., and Stevenson & Sons, H. Jan. 6. Folding-boxes, or collapsable boxes, of cardboard and the like, in which the ends C, attached to the sides by diagonally-bent corner-pieces A, have extension pieces D, formed integral therewith or hinged thereto, and adapted to be folded over on the inner sides of the ends, are secured in position by tongues E on the ports D being passed through slits F in the ends. The tongues may be adapted to fold under the flanges G of the lid, or outside them, as shown in Fig. 5 ; in the latter case they serve as ears to receive the cord or handle H.
Patent GB-190300742-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable Safety Lamp Socket for Vehicles.
Inventor: MASSEY EDWIN ALBERT
Filed: 1903-01-12
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 742. Massey, E. A., and Raggatt, E. E. Jan. 12. Lamp brackets.-A length of iron or steel is pressed or stamped to form a band A, Fig. 1, with thickened ends a', a<2>, the former of which has a shank end a<3> for welding to the fixing bracket or plate. The ends a<1>, a<2> are brought together to vary the size of the socket by a screwed pin B, which engages with a tapped hole in the end a<1> and passes through a slot in the end a<3>. The pin is provided with a collar b', formed in one with or riveted to it, and a thumb-screw b<1> which is also riveted or otherwise fastened to the pin. Or the pin may be riveted to the end a<1>, Fig. 5, and project through a slot in the end a', the tightening being effected by a fly nut b<2>. The interior of the socket may be lined with soft material C to prevent rattling.
Patent GB-190304442-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Rail Bonds of Electric Railways.
Inventor: BAUER CHARLES
Filed: 1903-02-25
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 4442. Bauer, C., [Helios Elektricitõts Akt.- Ges.]. Feb. 25. Rail bonds.-In rail bonds for effecting the electrical connection between the rails of electric railways, the ends of the wires bare connected to the webs c of the rails by inserting them into sockets a which are then compressed in holes in the webs, and riveted over, if desired.
Patent GB-190308513-A (GB)
Title: Improvement of Driving Gear of Pedal-propelled Cycles
Inventor: KENNEDY MILFORD SUTHERLAND
Filed: 1903-04-15
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 8513. Kennedy, M. S. April 15. Driving-mechanism; chains.-In order to maintain constant tension in the chain of a pedalpropelled cycle in which the sprocket-wheel D E secured to the crank axle is of elliptical shape, a small toothed wheel S, round which the chain passes, is mounted in a rigid arm of the frame below the rear sprocket-wheel C, so that the length of the line A B passing through the centres of the wheels C, S is equal to the diameter of the imaginary circular gear-wheel F H, which corresponds to the elliptical sprocket-wheel D E.
Patent GB-190309508-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Artificial Marble for Covering Walls, Floors, and the like.
Inventor: LILIENTHAL GUSTAV
Filed: 1903-04-27
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 9508. Lilienthal, G. April 27. Stone, artificial; plasters.-Artificial marble, for covering a floor or wall, consists of ordinary or magnesia cement, gypsum and glue or the like, or mortar, which is coloured as desired and may contain wood, paper, stone dust, &c. The material is applied in lumps to the surface, and is spread into a thin mass by means of a wooden roller soaked in castor or other heavy oil and dressed with petroleum or other light oil to prevent the composition from sticking to it.
Patent GB-190311147-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Change Speed Gear.
Inventor: SOAMES ALFRED
Filed: 1903-05-15
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 11,147. Soames, A., and Davies, W. Langdon-. May 15. Variable-speed gearing; clutches.-In the changespeed gearing shown in Fig. 1, the driving-shaft k is geared with an intermediate shaft b by toothed wheels g, d. Wheels e, f, fixed to the shaft b, gear with wheels h, i, loosely mounted on a driven shaft c arranged in line with the shaft k. Clutch members l, m, n on the shaft c are adapted to engage the wheels g, h, i respectively, so as to drive the shaft c at any of three speeds depending on the clutch in action. The clutch members are engaged by arms projecting from slides v, w loosely mounted on a shaft p. Fingers r, s, t, fixed in different radial planes on a shaft o, are adapted to engage short arms projecting from the slides. The shafts p, o are geared together by pinions q, and, by turning the hand-lever x, the shaft o can be rotated to bring one of the fingers into engagement with a slide. A longitudinal movement is imparted to the shaft o, so as to move the slide in engagement with the finger, and the corresponding clutch member, by means of a lever y and a spring. By turning and moving the shaft o endways, either of the clutch members can be moved into or out of engagement according to the speed required. Stop pins z, adapted to engage slots in the slides v, w, serve to hold out of action all the gear-wheels except the one in action. Either the pins (as shown), or the slots, are in different radial planes. Some of the slides may be mounted on the shaft rod o and the corresponding fingers on the shaft p, in which case, both shafts have a longitudinal movement. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, two wheels 2, 4 are loosely mounted on the intermediate shaft b and two wheels 3, 5 are fixed thereto. Two wheels 7, 9 are loosely mounted on the driven shaft c and two wheels 6, 8 are fixed thereto. An idle wheel is interposed between the wheels 2, 6 to provide a reverse motion, and the other wheels 3, 4, 5 on the shaft b gear directly with the wheels 7, 8, 9 on the shaft c. The loosely-mounted wheels 2, 4, 7, 9 are provided with projections adapted to engage corresponding projections on the fixed wheels or on a collar on the shaft, so that, when moved into engagement, they are locked to the respective shafts. By means of fingers and slides on the shafts o, p, any of the loose wheels can be moved, as required, so as to provide three forward speeds and a reverse speed for the driven shaft c. In another modification, the pairs of gear wheels on the shafts b, c are not continuously in gear. Each wheel is fixed to its shaft, but one member of each pair is also adapted to slide on the shaft and is moved by a slide on the shaft p. According to the Provisional Specification, springs or catches are employed, in connection with the arms or slides, to retain the wheels out of gear, or cams on the turning and end-way moving shaft may be employed to move the arms or slides into the engaging position.
Patent GB-190311986-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Guides or Patterns for Designing Gowns.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1903-05-26
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 11,986. Boult, A. J., [Rheinheimer, A. B.]. May 26. Designs of garments, facilitating drawing of.- The object is to facilitate the drawing or designing of a gown so as to show clearly the effect produced by the associated details. It consists of the figure of a person drawn upon paper and showing the outline of the bodice, skirt, and sleeves, the median vertical line, and the collar and waist lines. Upon this outline, any kind of gown can readily be drawn. A number of these blanks is made up in the form of a pad or note book. The Provisional Specification states that, where suitable, the invention may be applied to other garments than gowns.
Patent GB-190317063-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Corsets.
Inventor: LINDAUER SIGMUND
Filed: 1903-08-05
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 17,063. Lindauer, S. Aug. 5. Corsets stocking suspenders.-The corset is cut away at the sides b, Fig. 1, so as not to bear upon the hips, and stocking suspenders a, b<1> are attached. These, when in use, bring sufficient pressure to bear on the hips to hold them in position without curtailing freedom of movement; they also permit the application of pads to the hips for improving the figure. The attachments are widened out so as to fill the gaps left by the cut-away portions, and are then either tapered as shown at a' where the elastic suspenders b<1> are secured, or cut short. In the latter case, the tapered portions are formed by the bifurcated ends of the elastic suspenders.
Patent GB-190318908-A (GB)
Title: A Sorting Attachment for Potato Digging Machines
Inventor: BARTON JAMES ALFRED
Filed: 1903-09-02
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 18,908. Barton, J. A. Sept. 2. Sifting potatoes. -Relates to an implementfor digging potatoes, separating them from the haulms and soil, and grading them according to size. Fig. 3 is a rear view of the implement. The potatoes and soil are raised by a share upon a curved grid K within which forks E revolve. The potatoes and haulms are thrown by the forks E upon an endless conveyer F withlarge meshes, through which the potatoes fall upon a conveyor G, while the haulms are carried on and discharged upon the ground at the opposite side of the implement. The conveyer G is formed with fine meshes through which soil falls to the ground, and discharges the potatoes into a large open-work rotary wheel A provided with pockets which elevate the potatoes and discharge them upon an endless screen J. The small potatoes and soil fall through the screen J upon a fixed screen R. The soil which passes through the screen R falls upon an inclined board T and is discharged at the side of the machine. The small potatoes pass from the screen R over a shoot S into a hopper Q'. The large potatoes are discharged by the screen J into a hopper Q'. Sacks resting on the platform P may be attached to the mouths of the hoppers Q', Q'. The frame carrying the wheel A is mounted on ground wheels and is connected by stays W to the frame of the digger. All the moving parts are driven by an arrangement of chain gearing from the axle of the travelling wheels of the digger.
Patent GB-190326620-A (GB)
Title: An Improvements in the Process of Decorating Pottery Ware.
Inventor: GRIMWADE LEONARD LUMSDEN
Filed: 1903-12-05
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 26,620. Grimwade, L. L. Dec. 5. Stencils.-For ornamenting pottery, lace or other woven or knitted open fabric is used as a stencil, and the colour is sprayed on.
Patent GB-190327590-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Boxes or Cases for Containing Articles or Materials to be Transmitted by Post or otherwise.
Inventor: CHALMERS WILLIAM BRYCE
Filed: 1903-12-16
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 27,590. Chalmers, W. B. Dec. 16. Transit boxes.-Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 14,155, A.D. 1903, for boxes adapted for the transmission of articles or materials by post or otherwise. The plate or tongue 4, pivoted to the box 2, is, instead of being passed through a slit in the lid 1, as heretofore, passed through a loop 3, formed in the lower part of the rim of the lid, this arrangement permitting of the box being fairly airtight. Opposite the tongue, the lid may be connected with the body by a flexible hinge; or the body may have a recess 8 to receive a corrugation or projection 7 on the lid ; or more than one tongue may be used.
Patent GB-190404398-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Driven Vehicles.
Inventor: LITTMANN OTTO GUSTAV ADOLF
Filed: 1904-02-22
Granted: 1904-04-21
Abstract: 4398. Littmann, O. G. A. Feb. 22. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to the general arrangement or construction of motor road vehicles. The motor f and driving-gear are carried on the front axle to which also the brakes are applied, and the water and petrol tanks i, k are also carried in the front of the vehicle between the front wheels a. Thebe are relatively large in diameter and thus require only a small speed of rotation and are said to be less subjected to wear and to slip. The driver's seat is placed in an elevated position over the front wheels, and the vehicle is steered by the small wheel b at the rear end from the steering wheel l.